August 17th, 2016
By Ben Haugmo
benhaugmo@yahoo.com
I move on from the Avian village, crates and chests looted in plain sight of the ambivalent feathery locals, to continue searching for surface caches of the mineral durasteel. On my way out of town I help one of the townsfolk by walloping a nearby bandit warlord. Things take a turn for the strange when I encounter a forest made up of, not trees, but what appear to be eyes on stalks. Well, the spaceship’s computer did say there was radiation in the…
August 12th, 2016
By Chuck Solly
I got an email the other day from an old high school buddy. I was really surprised to hear from him since high school was "far back.”
Well, it turns out that it wasn't him. His email address had been hacked and the hacker had put a link to a virus in the message area of the email disguised as a normal web site.
If I had clicked on it it may have been a virus or worse, ransomware. Ransomware encrypts all of your files and the hacker will send you a message asking for…
August 12th, 2016
By Tessa Torgeson
There is a piece of history smack dab amidst the seas of wheat and corn, cattle, and derricks in northwestern North Dakota. A crescent moon and star fence along with a tiny cinder block structure with an aluminum dome and minarets pierce the vast blue sky. This structure was the first mosque built in America, right on the outskirts of the 90-person town of Ross, North Dakota, in the oil patch.
Although it is not active, President Obama mentioned this beautiful hidden…
August 10th, 2016
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By Faye Seidler
fayeseidler@gmail.com
I’m a trans activist, born and raised in North Dakota. I’m also a trans woman, a fiancee, a writer, a dreamer, and have a passion for cooking. Beyond all of that, I specialize in educating others about trans issues in an inviting, nonjudgmental way.
Bathroom bills are any bills that codify into law who has access to bathrooms or locker rooms. There are two typical narratives for these bills, either a trans-inclusive bill that protects trans…
August 10th, 2016
By Anne Krapu
Regardless of one’s opinion of Brexit, economic analysis currently shows the British Pound (GBP) is weaker against the dollar than at any point in thirty years. That’s right – the last time traveling to the UK was this cheap, this writer was in diapers.
First things first. Yes, many Brits are quite upset about the result of the Brexit vote, but unless you’re actively seeking out drunken arguments and taking a pro-UKIP position, it’s totally safe to travel in the…
August 10th, 2016
By Jeff Knight
Who is Good for Nothing?
Ben Hamilton, Shelley Szudera, and Jeff Knight (all board members of AAF-ND) along with a handful of awesome event volunteers.
What is Good for Nothing?
It’s a volunteer organization devoted to doing good for the community. Good for Nothing started in the UK and Fargo is the first chapter in the United States. Good for Nothing invites a group of volunteers to give their time and talent to various organizations for no monetary reimbursement. While…
August 10th, 2016
Kelly Coxsyn has been a glittery staple in the FM performance community for a number of years. She produces, hosts and performs with the Hell on Heels drag shows at Jerry’s Tavern, their home venue in Moorhead, and just celebrated her 10th year as a drag performer.
“Seriously, if you’ve never been to a show, it’s definitely something you should experience. I know that drag isn’t for everyone,” Coxsyn says,” but we really try hard to make sure our shows have a little…
August 3rd, 2016
By Chuck Solly
What the heck is a business computer? Is there really any differences between your home machine and the one you use at work? Maybe the differences listed here will help you.
An important consideration when buying a computer for work purposes is whether you should purchase a consumer model or a computer specifically designed for business. Many computer manufacturers offer what appear to be the same computer make and model in both their home and business divisions, but they…
August 3rd, 2016
By Matthew Musacchia
On Wednesday, July 27, the concert venue The New Direction announced through a Facebook post that with “heavy hearts” it would be closing after final shows on the 23rd and 24th of September.
TND has been hosting all-ages concerts and acts for five years at 14 Roberts Street, since March 2011 when the Red Raven Espresso Parlor moved to a different location. It was known for booking acts that did not limit the audience by age restrictions. The venue’s Facebook…
August 3rd, 2016
This year there will be an additional feature in Chalkfest. There will be a featured artist in addition to the 10 local artists participating in the festivities. Marcus Dunn, a student at Savannah College of Art and Design, was this year’s individual artist winner at SCAD’s annual chalk festival and is this year’s featured artist at Chalkfest in Fargo.
High Plains Reader: Can you tell us a bit about your winning piece?
Marcus Dunn: There were hundreds of great works made at the…
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By Winona LaDukewinona@winonaladuke.com The business of Indian Hating is a lucrative one. It’s historically been designed to dehumanize Native people so that it’s easier to take their land. ‘Kill the Indian, save the man,”…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com The onion calendar is an old German folk tradition used to predict levels of moisture each month throughout the coming year using salt, a knife, an onion and a little bit of patience. Donna and…
Sunday, January 5, 1-2:30 p.m.Mystic Moth Studio, 608 Main Ave, FargoLearn about the power of wellness through plants! Discover herbs that can boost your immune system, just in time for cold and flu season. Score recipes for herbal…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com I’m really sick of the “Nobody wants to work anymore” narrative. Like, really sick. I can’t hide the eye rolls and I don’t even try to hide them anymore. In fact, I feel like they’ll…
By Ed Raymondfargogadfly@gmail.comWould women be able to stop the clock—and possibly rewind it?Scientists who are members of The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists who constantly study the combined risks of nuclear annihilation, climate…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.comPhoto by Rick Gion To say the least, this election season was a doozy. Anxiety was high for many on both sides of the political aisle. To calm down and settle the nerves, a comforting meal is…
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By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.com Local band Zero Place has been making quite a name for itself locally and regionally in the last few years. Despite getting its start during a time it seemed the whole world was coming to…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Dutch filmmaker Halina Reijn’s previous feature, “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” was a dizzy, snarky riff on the Old Dark House motif and one of 2022’s most slept-on cinematic treats. Now, with…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comIn 1974, the Jamestown Arts Center started as a small space above a downtown drugstore. It has grown to host multiple classrooms, a gallery, performance studio, ceramic studio and outdoor art park.…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comHigh Plains Reader had the opportunity to interview two mysterious new game show hosts named Milt and Bradley Barker about an upcoming event they will be putting on at Brewhalla. What…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By Josette Ciceronunapologeticallyanxiousme@gmail.com What does it mean to truly live in a community —or should I say, among community? It’s a question I have been wrestling with since I moved to Fargo-Moorhead in February 2022.…
By Faye Seidlerfayeseidler@gmail.com On Dec 5, the Turning Point USA chapter at North Dakota State University hosted an event called BisonFest. This event featured Chloe Cole, a former trans kid, known for detransitioning and…
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By Curtis W. Stofferahn, Ph.D.Curtis.stofferahn@email.und.edu In June, two events markedly contrasted the difference between two different visions of agriculture: precision agriculture and regenerative agriculture. The dedication…
